This year, Edmonton Gay Pride taking place from Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 12, 2016. The parade ran down Whyte Avenue, kicking off the 10-day festival celebrating the diversity and unity of Edmonton`s LGBTQ community. Edmonton Pride consists of numerous additional events throughout the week, including parties, church services, sports competitions, a PFLAG gathering, Queer History bus tours, a Laugh Outloud comedy show, Pride Youth events, and – on the final day of Pride Week, Sunday, there\’s typically a Mayor\’s Pride Brunch.